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Bill Signed To Combat Underage Drinking And Drunk Driving
In his capacity as Acting Governor, Lt. Governor Aiona signed into law, H.B. 2639, H.B. 3242 and S.B. 702 as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's efforts to combat underage drinking and drunk driving.
"As parents and as community leaders, we can no longer view underage drinking as a minor infraction or 'rite of passage' for our teens," said Lt. Governor Aiona. "By condoning underage drinking, we are sanctioning illegal behavior and perpetuating a destructive cycle for our youth."
The new laws increase penalties for driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol blood level of 0.15 or higher, strengthen underage drinking enforcement by adding consumption, in addition to purchase and possession of alcohol, to the list of offenses prohibited by individuals under 21. The new "Use and Lose" law will suspend driving privileges for persons under 21 who illegally purchase, possess, or consume liquor.
Implied Consent is a factor in DUI for some states
Delaware has an "implied consent" law. That means if you drive in Delaware and are suspected of DUI, you voluntarily agree to a chemical test to determine the degree of impairment. Failure to take the test carries a penalty of loss of license and/or driving privileges for a period of one year for a 1st offense, 18 months for a 2nd offense and 24 months for the 3rd subsequent offense, in addition to the penalties for DUI.
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Prohibition of drinking for those under the age of 21
Alcoholism
Definition:
Alcoholism, also known as “alcohol dependence,” Includes four symptoms: Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Loss of control: The inability to limit one’s drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, occur when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to “get high.”
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
Definition:
Horizontal gaze nystagmus is a naturally occurring involuntary jerking of the eyeballs as they gaze side to side. It is theorized that when a person is impaired by alcohol, the nystagmus (the jerking of the eyeballs) is magnified or pronounced.
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